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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 882.06 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 882.06 and 279.46 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 882.06 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/882.06 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 882.06 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 246,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,500.49/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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